A very desirable color combination, L82 power and a high degree of originality recommend this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette from the Tom McNeil Collection. Chevrolet celebrated the 25th anniversary of Corvette in 1978 with a dramatic new rear-window treatment that evoked memories of the mid-year Sting Ray coupes. While the new fastback-style rear glass was fixed in place rather than operating as a hatchback, it opened up rearward visibility and added considerable volume for cargo. “Car and Driver” joined other magazines in praising the new look: “The large rear window freshened up the Corvette’s profile, and it also added space and light to help relieve the claustrophobia inside this, the most tightly coupled car known to man.” In addition to adding a cargo cover for privacy and protection against the sun, the Corvette’s interior received a makeover in accommodations and controls. The console and center stack remained untouched, but the instrument bezels were changed from round to rectangular, a locking glovebox was added and the door panels were redesigned with screw-in armrests. All 1978 Corvettes were decorated with special 25th Anniversary badges, and checking option B2Z gave buyers a special two-tone Silver Anniversary Paint package featuring silver over gray paint separated at the beltline by a gray pinstripe; dual painted sport mirrors and aluminum wheels were mandatory at extra cost with the Silver Anniversary option. Chosen by one third of the year’s 46,776 Corvette buyers, this attractive package is at its most striking when combined with the festive red leather interior chosen for this highly original Silver Anniversary Corvette, which boasts the original paint, interior and the optional L82 350/220 HP V-8 backed with a Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission. Fulsomely equipped with power steering and brakes, air conditioning, power windows and locks, tilt/telescopic steering, painted T-tops and an AM/FM radio, this Silver Anniversary Corvette is offered with just 34,468 original miles and in outstanding condition.

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